The Spanish Gypsy (film)

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The Spanish Gypsy
Directed by D. W. Griffith
Starring Wilfred Lucas
Cinematography G. W. Bitzer
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date
  • March 30, 1911 (1911-03-30)
Running time
17 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent with English intertitles

The Spanish Gypsy is a 1911 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet. [1] It was a Biograph production. [2]

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Cast

Critical reception

A review in Motography described the performance of the gypsy girl as "brilliant throughout". [2] It also praised the "high artistic ability on the part of the producer" in converting a location in California into a convincing representation of Andalusia. [2]

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References

  1. "Silent Era: The Spanish Gypsy". silentera. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 "The Spanish Gypsy". Motography. April 1911. p. 48. Retrieved May 1, 2022.